I was about ten years old when I first remember Tom Veryzer on the Tigers. He played with one of all time favourite (late) Tigers, Mark “the Bird” Fidrych, who had his own bad luck after an incredible season in 1976. I remember Veryzer as a steady infielder during a time when the Tigers were not a very good team. I saw him in Windsor Canada (where I’m from) once, during the off season when a bunch of Tigers came over to play a charity basketball game. The Bird was there too. I have his autograph from that night. I still love the Tigers and I remember most of them that played with the English D on their chest. Rest in peace Mr. Veryzer. You were a memorable Detroit Tiger.